[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by bainsey

You're the U in a two-man team. The R performs the pre-game conference with coaches and captains. You believe all has gone well.

During the game, another adult on the bench requests a time out. You ignore it. The R grants it. You check with the bench to advise that only the head coach can request a time out, and you're told that the "other guy" is the head coach. It was the assistant at the pre-game. Apparently, your partner knew that, and you didn't.

I don't see anything under 10-5 that issues a penalty to the coach for not being at the conference. Is there any other incentive, or is this simply chalked up to bad communication?

Depends on the state, and what the enforced requirements for attending the pre-game conference are.